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Tales from United Jacaria: A Collection

Nordstjerne

The Democratic Nations of United Jacaria is an alternate history version of Denmark where a lot of things went right. While the only ties to Denmark I have are a very faint amount of Norse blood and a government who wants to invade Greenland, I am nevertheless captivated by both modern Denmark and its history, beyond just an academic interest.

United Jacaria takes up a large portion of my life. My interest in history, politics, and much more all have roots in the original Jacarian Republic that came to be all those years ago. The funny part about it is that I made its space agency before the actual nation itself. That makes JANSA the oldest Jacarian-related entity out there. Kind of weird to think about, huh?

The part of the Democratic Nations that you see on NationStates is just a small sliver of what really exists. I have mountains of worldbuilding rotting away in a Google Doc that I have been working on for years. I think it’s about time I started sharing them.

As a note, everyone is completely free to contribute in any way they want. The more I add to this, the better it gets. I’m excited to see where this takes us.

Nordstjerne

Where do we start? How about the constitution? I’m sure that’s quite important.

The United Peoples of the Jacarian Republic do hereby dissolve the Danish Crown and all monarchies within territories formerly subject to Danish sovereignty. In place thereof, we hereby establish the principles of democracy for all people to take part in for the advancement of personal freedoms, the protection of civil rights, and the benefit of humanity at large. On this day, we establish the foundation for the continued pursuit of these goals so that all future generations may partake in the prosperity of our great nations while securing peace, justice, and happiness for all who claim the Republic as their own, present and future, thus creating the Democratic Nations of United Jacaria as such a place to fill these requirements.

Article I: Establishment of Governance

Section 1: Head of State

1.1: With the dissolution of the Crown and in the absence of leadership, the office of the Lord High Justice shall be established, who shall act as the Head of State for the Jacarian Republic and shall exercise executive authority in matters of foreign diplomacy.

1.2: The Lord High Justice shall be elected through the Democratic Process, thereby representing the public interests and ensuring equitable representation. The actions of the Lord High Justice shall be subject to oversight by all other government bodies and the citizenry, which shall retain the power of impeachment over the Office. The Justice shall not be exempt from judicial process regarding criminal activity, abuse of power, corruption, or other statutory misconduct as determined by the Federal Court of Justice. No government member, including the Lord High Justice, shall be exempt from the rule of law.

Pro Iustitia, pro Ordine.

Section 2: Office of the Archduke

2.1: The Lord High Justice shall appoint the Archduke of Jacaria as their assistant, second-in-command of the State, and the presiding officer of the Upper House. Should the Lord High Justice become incapacitated, the Archduke shall assume the role of Head of State until the Office of Lord High Justice has been filled through the Democratic Process. The Archduke may veto any act of the Lord High Justice and shall serve as the Commander of the Military Forces.

Ecce, quia ego sum tibi et tu mihi.

Section 3: Establishment of Legislature

The State legislature shall be comprised of a tetracameral parliament consisting of elected officials and presided over by the various Ministers.

3.1: The Lower House shall be presided over by Deputy Ministers, each elected directly by the populace through the Democratic Process, and made up of ten elected members from each political district.

Pro Populo, Nos Eligimus.

3.2: The Upper House shall be presided over by the Ministers. It shall be made up of elected members from each political region. Regions shall be given one member for every one thousand citizens in the region.

Paucorum pro Multis.

3.3: The People’s House shall be presided over by the Leader of the House. It shall be made up of elected members from each political district alongside representatives from major organizations and enterprises.

Per Populum

3.4: The House of Senators shall be presided over by the Archduke of Jacaria. It shall be made up of the Senators from each Senatorial Territory.

Pro Populo

3.5: The Lord High Justice shall be selected by the collective vote of both legislative Houses and the citizenry, with the successful candidate also designating the Archduke of Jacaria.

Section 4: The Powers of the Upper House

5.1: The Upper House, presided over by the Ministers as established herein and consisting of elected representatives, shall determine national policy and exercise the authority to veto acts of the Lord High Justice and Archduke via a two-thirds majority and enact various checks and balances in the form of mentioned powers, impeachment, and votes of no confidence. Each Minister shall preside over their respective Ministry.

Section 5: The Powers of the Lower House

5.1: The Lower House, presided over by the Deputy Ministers established as needed with the approval of the Federal Court of Justice and consisting of elected representatives, shall exercise the power to restrain all higher bodies of governance through the power of advisory, impeachment, votes of no confidence, and the power to veto decisions through a two-thirds majority ruling. Each Deputy Minister shall preside over their respective roles and serve as advisors to their respective Minister. The Lower House has the sole authority to decide the national budget, which must be approved by the Lord High Justice and the Minister of Expenditure before implementation.

Section 6: The Powers of the People’s House

6.1: The People’s House, presided over by the Leader of the House whom shall elected through popular vote, shall monitor and correct the actions of all other bodies within the government in order to preserve the interests of the people. Should they find an action of these bodies to conflict with these interests, they may veto said action through a two-thirds majority ruling.

Article II: Designation and Duties of the Ministers

The Minister of Foreign Affairs assists the Lord High Justice and sustains international relations and diplomacy.

The Minister of State maintains internal order and ensures government accountability, and takes charge of internal problems such as environmental issues.

The Minister of Education and Science serves as the chief scientific advisor and the Director of the Jacarian Aeronautics and Nalumic Study Agency, responsible for scientific research, data collection, funding, education, and the continued operation of the Federal Health Service.

The Minister of the Treasury oversees the allocation of federal funds derived from taxes, donations, and other sources. Taxation is determined collectively by the Lord High Justice, the Archduke, the Minister of Revenue, and the Lower House. They also must approve all governmental spending, with oversight provided by the Lower House and the Lord High Justice. Disbursements require approval by both the Minister of the Treasury and the Lord High Justice.

The Minister of Defense acts as the head of the military in conjunction with the Archduke. No structural or policy changes in the armed forces may proceed without the approval of the Minister of Defense.

The Minister of Justice oversees the Court of Justice and the judicial system, selects impartial juries, and collaborates with the Ministry of Administration for the appointment and training of judges.

The Minister of Labor and Resources ensures the protection and fair treatment of workers, mandates workplace standards, upholds labor rights, and employs inspectors and legal staff for enforcement while also holding authority over public resources and infrastructure.

The Minister of Administration holds government officials accountable for abuses of authority alongside the People’s House and provides training programs within all administrative agencies.

Article III: Designation and Duties of the Advisory Council

III.1: The Advisory Council is selected by the Lord High Justice and approved by the Upper House and serves only as an advisory body to the wider governmental structure. Members of the Council hold no actual authority over any government body.

The Advisor for Justice advises on legal policy and new legislation.
The Advisor for the Treasury advises on financial policy, budget management, and economic stability.
The Advisor for External Affairs advises on foreign relations strategy, diplomatic initiatives, and external partnerships. Provides strategic counsel on treaty negotiations and other diplomatic documents.
The Advisor for Internal Affairs advises on domestic policy, administration, and public welfare. Provides input on issues of civil order, social programs, and the use of public resources,
The Advisor for War advises on defense and military strategy, national security concerns, and emergency planning.
The Advisor for Science advises on research initiatives, technical advancements, and scientific policy.
The Advisor for Rights advises on the protection and advancement of civil liberties and political freedoms. Provides counsel on human rights issues, social justice policy, and reforms to strengthen democratic participation.
The Advisor for Health advises on public health strategy, medical policy, and the administration of health services. Provides counsel on healthcare delivery, disease prevention, and the promotion of overall well-being for the citizenry.

Article IV: The Judicial System

Section 1: Establishment of the Federal Court of Justice

1.1: The law of the nation shall be interpreted and approved by the Jacarian Federal Court of Justice, whose members shall be selected by the Lord High Justice and approved through a three-fifths majority ruling from both the Upper and Lower Houses. Should the selection fail to pass, the candidate is dropped. The Court of Justice is made up of fifteen Justices who shall have the final say in interpreting the law as they see fit through voting processes, but who’s rulings may be overruled by the People’s House via a two-thirds majority ruling.

Vivamus in Terra Iustitiae in aeternum plus.

Section 2: Political Districts

The lands of United Jacaria shall be divided into two hundred fifty separate districts, where representatives will be elected, and different Courts shall be given authority in.

2.1: Each district has its own Local Court that deals with minor crimes and cases.

2.2: Groups of five to ten districts, known as provinces, have larger Courts that deal with more serious matters.

2.3: Regions are made up of five provinces and have much larger Courts that deal with serious crimes and cases of large importance.

2.4: All regions are grouped into the Federal Court, where federal crimes, federal cases, and other federal or national matters are settled.

Section 3: Senatorial Territories

3.1: The lands of United Jacaria shall be divided into various autonomous territories as deemed necessary by popular vote. A simple majority ruling by the people who would live in the proposed territory is required before the implementation of said territory.

3.2: Each territory shall be governed by one or more Senators and shall follow the principles of democracy. Further government structure will be decided on by the territory’s citizenry.

Section 4: Removal from Office

4.1: Within the government structure, there shall be two ways to remove someone from office: through impeachment or through a vote of no confidence, as detailed below. These systems can be initiated by any person within the legislature and should not be used lightly.

4.2: As mentioned above, any person within the legislature can bring articles of impeachment against any other government personnel. Their respective House then must pass said articles with a ⅗ majority. The articles are brought to the Federal Court of Justice, where a trial is held to find any evidence proving whether or not the person in question is guilty. Should the person be found guilty, they are immediately stripped of their rank and replaced through standard democratic procedures and prosecuted by law if necessary in the case. Should the person be found not guilty, the case is dropped. The size of the Court and trial for the case corresponds with the importance of the persons involved.

4.3: A vote of no confidence can only be submitted with the approval of one or more of the Houses of Legislation. After initiation, all members of the citizenry are to vote for or against the issue. Should the vote pass with a three-fifths majority, the current administration will be dissolved and replaced through the aformentioned Democratic Process.

Section 5: Judicial Review

5.1: All legislation passed by the Houses of Legislation and all acts by any government body must first be deemed constitutional by the Federal Court in a three-fifths majority vote. Anything not deemed constitutional is immediately denied except in cases of the People’s House overturning rulings.

5.2: Any previous legislation may be brought to the attention of the Federal Court of Justice for review. The Court then shall decide whether said legislation is constitutional through a two-thirds majority vote. If the legislation is deemed unconstitutional, it is repealed. If it is deemed constitutional, then it shall remain in use.

Section 6: The Amendment Process

6.1: The Houses of Legislation have the power to amend this constitution as they see fit with a two-thirds majority vote in each House to pass the amendment. The Lord High Justice has the power to veto the amendment, where it will then be returned to the Houses. The Houses may then overturn the veto through another two-thirds majority ruling. After the amendment has passed the Houses and the Lord High Justice, the Federal Court must decide whether the amendment is constitutional. If not, the issue is dropped. If the Court deems it constitutional, it shall be implemented in the Constitution immediately.

Article V: The Democratic Process

Section 1: Voting

1.1: As mentioned previously, all elections use the same voting process referred to as the Democratic Process. Voters will be given a list of the parties running for the election and shall rank them based on personal preference. Each party will then be given a certain number of seats based on what percentage of the vote they received.

1.2: Once the seats have been assigned to parties, the parties shall select several candidates for each position, from which the citizenry will rank once more using the Democratic Process. This process must be used for every elected position with the government.

1.3: The Lord High Justice has no term limits and is elected every five years. All other government representatives are similar, instead being elected every three years, with no term limits. However, candidates will be barred from becoming candidates if they have committed a federal crime, have an extensive criminal record, or have been previously removed from office via impeachment.

Article VI: In Case of Emergency

Section 1: Absence from Office

1.1: In the case that there is a vacancy in any office in the government, through injury, death, impeachment, or anything else of the like, their position shall be temporarily filled by the highest ranking authority directly below them until they can be replaced through the Democratic Process. In the event of this, the Democratic Process must be used as soon as the government can to allow the people to keep their power in the government.

Section 2: War and Treaties

2.1: If the nation is ever prompted to enter any war, the citizenry must vote whether or not the nation shall do so, unless the nation is first provoked through violence, in which case the Upper House has the power to vote for war. Any citizen who votes for the nation to enter war shall be prioritized in the nation’s general draft for manpower. The Archduke of Jacaria, alongside the Minister of Defense, will act as the Head of the Military, with the Lord High Justice acting as the Head of Foreign Diplomacy.

2.2: The nation shall be a part of The Norwegian Alliance until such a time as the Alliance is dissolved through a four-fifths majority vote from all member states’ citizenry.

2.3: Any treaties of organization, peace, or other international dealings must be approved by both the Lower House and House of Senators in a three-fifths majority ruling and then given the Federal Seal of Approval by the Lord High Justice before they are implemented.

Section 3: Martial Law

3.1: For Martial Law, or the use of the military to enforce civil law, to be declared in any form, such an act must be approved by all four Houses of Legislation, the Archduke of Jacaria, and the Lord High Justice, and only then may it be submitted to the Federal Court of Justice for approval. It must have a valid reason and should only ever be used in the most dire of emergencies.

Section 4: Standstills

4.1: Should a federal body be unable to pass necessary legislation, such as setting the national budget, all representatives of said body are to be forced inside their meeting chambers until they can agree on the issue. During this time, they will not receive any payment. All other government personnel shall receive full payment during this period of time. Medical staff will be on-site for emergencies, and necessities such as medication, water, food, and adequate sleeping accommodations shall be provided.

4.2: Any standstill in federal bodies will be dealt with similarly to the specifications laid out above for an inability to function properly.

Article VII: Of the Nation

Section 1: Citizenship

1.1: All persons born within any territory of the Democratic Nations of United Jacaria or its embassies and bases shall be full, legal citizens of the nation, with all rights and privileges provided by this constitution and following legislation. This also applies to any person born to one or more Jacarian citizens.

1.2: Any person born outside of United Jacaria who wishes to become a citizen shall be required to take the Naturalization Class for a total of two years if they are a legal adult or attend at least three years of schooling in they are underage. After this has been completed, they will be given legal citizenship.

1.3: Any non-citizen may also partake in five years of active service within the nation’s military, which shall grant them full citizenship. Active service refers to participation within the military, not including being in military reserves.

1.4: Any person who is endangered by the state that they are currently a citizen of for reasons they cannot control, be that of prosecution, war, or anything of the like, they shall qualify for refugee status in Jacaria until the events have passed and the person is transported back to their home or until they gain citizenship in United Jacaria.

Section 2: The Capital

2.1: The federal capital of United Jacaria shall be the city of Copenhagen in northwestern Zealand. All state matters will be held in this city, as well as all major government buildings, the Lord High Justice’s and Archduke’s personal residences, and JANSA Mission Control.

2.2: All buildings either run or funded by the government are required to fly the Banner of Progress correctly with respect to the country. Any damage to the flag must be mended as soon as possible.

Section 3: Nationalism

3.1: The nation shall officially endorse the Jacarian language alongside English, German, and the many Scandinavian languages. Other languages are permitted and encouraged, but will not have government backing.

3.2: The national flag will be the Banner of Progress, a variation of the standard Scandinavian Cross. The upper half shall be color green, representing the nation’s lush forests, greenery, and the prosperity and abundance of Jacaria. The lower half will be colored a dark blue, representing the seas that grant us sustenance and stability and the freedoms given to the people. At the center of the cross shall be the Connected Globe, symbolizing the nation’s scientific advancement and collaboration with the world.

3.3: The national anthem of Jacaria shall be the old marching song “Forenet Under fred for Evigt” arranged by Dr. Wizhard at a tempo of seventy beats per minute. During the national anthem, all citizens are expected to stand at attention and place their right fist over their chest in a sign of respect. Any person in an official uniform, military or otherwise, is expected to salute the Banner of Progress.

3.4: There shall be no nationally endorsed religion. All religions are free to practice however they want, so long as such practices are kept on privately owned property and are not in direct conflict with the Bill of Rights or any legislation. Religious organizations shall not be given any exceptions from taxes, the law, or anything of the like.

3.5: The state motto of United Jacaria shall be “Ned med Tyranni”, or “Down with Tyranny” in old Danish.

Article VIII: Bill of Rights

When speaking of citizens, this section does not just include legal citizens of the state, but also of anyone who resides within Jacaria’s national borders, regardless of who they may be.

Section 1: Civil Liberties

1.1: All citizens have the right to express themselves how they see fit through speech, clothing, music, and anything of the like, as long as it does not infringe on the rights or safety of others. This right shall not be used to incite violence, convince others to commit crimes, or cause panic or riot.

1.2: All living creatures of the known worlds have the unalienable right to a happy, fulfilling life without impediment. This includes humans, animals, and any life yet undiscovered in the universe. Practices such as farming and fishing fall under this category as well, meaning they can still be practiced but must be regulated to ensure the happiness of all creatures.

1.3: All organizations are permitted to air information as they see fit without any impediment from the government or the public, so long as all information that is stated is factual and not used to harm someone physically or mentally, or slander another person’s reputation.

1.4: All citizens are permitted to attend peaceful assemblies and protests, and are allowed to form documents challenging the government as long as all actions remain physically and mentally nonhostile.

1.5: No person, government, military, or civilian, is permitted to enter the private property of another without explicit permission from the company or person in question. Permission from the owner may not be given using force. Law enforcement officers are allowed access to private property without explicit permission when granted a legal warrant by an official government judge, and must have a valid reason that holds up in Court.

1.6: No person may legally own another person or creature, but may instead act as a legal caregiver. No person is responsible for the actions of persons or creatures under their care unless their actions have directly influenced their behavior.

1.7: All people are equal in every respect, regardless of their authority, citizenship, race, beliefs, sexuality, orientation, gender identity, disability, language, economic status, family history, or anything of the sort. No unfair treatment, discrimination, or segregation is permitted to any person regardless of the reasons given.

1.8: United Jacaria officially recognizes citizens as adults at the age of eighteen, in which case they have the full ability to partake in any activities any other adult partakes in, such as gambling, voting, consuming alcohol, and conscription into the military. Citizens may partake in activities such as consenting to intercourse or driving at the age of sixteen. Any person who pays tax to the Jacarian government below the age of eighteen will also be granted the right to vote.

1.9: All citizens have the right to free, unimpeded access to quality information, whether that comes from education, literature, art, or anything else. The government must provide mandatory, free education of the highest quality possible to at least the twelfth grade, at which education in colleges and universities must still be free and of high quality, but is no longer mandatory. This also includes the flow of information digitally. Private schools are permitted to coexist with state schools, but will not receive state funding.

1.10: All citizens have the legal right to privacy in their communications, data, and personal life without oversight or surveillance from the government or other bodies and people.

1.11: All citizens have the right to free, quality healthcare subsidized by the government. Healthcare funds will only be granted to procedures approved by a licensed medical practitioner. Any funds not covered by the federal government may be paid out of pocket or through insurance.

Section 2: Economic Liberties

2.1: Citizens have the right to purchase legalized weaponry so long as both the producer and distributer of said weaponry have a certified license issued by the government. Open carry of weaponry is permitted in public and private spaces without a license unless stated otherwise by the rules of private spaces. Closed carry is only permitted via a government-issued permit. No weaponry is allowed on government property or school grounds except in instances of law enforcement.

2.2: All taxes on property, income, or other sources of federal income must be proportional to income and scaled based on economic brackets.

2.3: It is the duty of both the citizenry and the government to care for the environment and the planet as a whole and to keep it in a state of beauty. All living creatures have an unalienable right to a clean, safe world with a beautiful and extensive ecosystem. This also includes clean and safe air, water, food, and a lack of hazardous materials near settlements.

2.4: Workers have the right to join labor unions or protest their employer without fear of unemployment or lowered pay. No company may fire or underpay an employee for joining unions, for certain factors as explained in 1.7, or for any other unfair reason. Employers are to be held accountable for their actions and must keep the health and well-being of their employees as their main priority. Any group or organization that employs people must be regularly inspected to make sure these goals are met.

2.5: All organizations certified by the Jacarian government must follow labor and economic laws passed by the federal government across all operations, regardless of where they may take place.

Section 3: Legal Liberties

3.1: All Court trials are required to have both a federal judge and a jury selected and agreed upon by both the defendant and the prosecution. All crimes committed both within federal boundaries and by legal citizens have the right to a fair trial within Jacaria. Once a trial has concluded, the defendant may not be tried for the same crime again unless new evidence is presented that would have undoubtedly changed the verdict.

3.2: Citizens have the legal right to sue the federal government, corporations, or any person or body, and these persons and bodies have the right to sue both each other and citizens.

3.3: All people have the right to withhold information from the authorities if such information may incriminate them. All people also have the right to a lawyer, whether paid for by themselves or provided by the government. No lawyer can legally charge a person for their services unless they win the case they are representing, in which a previously agreed-upon amount of the earnings is awarded to the legal team.

3.4: No person may be freed from federal custody through the use of bail. All fines are proportional to the annual income of the fined individual.

3.5: All trials must be held in a government Courtroom, and cannot be intentionally delayed by any party involved. All verdicts within the Court must be fair and cannot be cruel or unusual to the prosecuted.

Article IX: Common Sense

Section 1: Only Human

1.1: This document and all future legislation were and must always be created by human beings, but for the benefit of all creatures. Under no circumstances may the legislation of the nation ever be produced by artificial intelligence or any other sentient body. All legislation passed must be for the betterment of not only humankind but also for the benefit of all living or sentient creatures, no matter their composition.

1.2: Because of the parameters set in 1.1, these documents are prone to mistakes. Any loopholes found in legislation or any government documents are unintentional and should be ignored. Any exploitation of the wording in these documents should be reported, and any attempt to exploit phrasing for personal gain will be dealt with through the due process of law. These documents are to be interpreted by their meaning, not by their wording.

1.3: The Federal Court of Justice is the only group that can explain the meaning or wording of the document in question. All interpretations made by the Court are to be recorded in the footnotes of both the physical and electronic copies of their respective documents.

1.4: All legislation passed by the state, including the Constitution, are superior to any laws made locally.

Section 3: Government Halts

3.1: The citizenry at any point in time may vote for a halt in government procedures for an extended period of time with a two-thirds majority vote from at least three-fifths of the population. During this halt, necessary programs such as the welfare and education programs shall still function, and civilian institutions are to send inspectors and other officials into government facilities to oversee government procedures and monitor for corruption within the federal administration.

3.2: Any initiated halt shall last for no more than ten days. This procedure can be postponed by the Federal Court of Justice through a two-thirds majority ruling during times when the government is needed to keep normal life stable, such as war, natural disasters, or when the government must stay operational due to international events and diplomacy.

3.3: Federal halts may only be used once per calendar year and have a period of six months after use during which they can no longer be initiated.

3.4: The previously mentioned inspectors and officials will be randomly selected from a reserve of civilians from major corporations, charities, and other major bodies and approved by the citizenry through the same means that the halt is initiated.

3.5: The halts shall be announced via the Federal Government Communication Channels (FGCC), which is used for announcing the results of major elections, the presence of disasters and general dangers, and other information useful to the public. Both the beginning and end of the halt will be announced across the FGCC.

Amendment 1: Fluidity

A1.1: United Jacaria shall be governed through the use of this Constitution herein, this Constitution being further added to through the future decisions of the Houses. This document shall serve as the basis for all laws in the nation.

A1.2: Due to the ever-changing nature of human society, the Bill of Rights shall instead be embodied in the original rights given to the people, alongside any right or law thought necessary by the Houses, making the Bill of Rights a living document. These additions do not constitute amendments and will instead require a simple majority ruling to add them to the Constitution and a majority ruling of similar or greater proportions than the original to revoke any rights added after the original Bill of Rights.

A1.3: In an effort to preserve the rights of the people, any addition to the Bill of Rights must further human rights or restrict the powers of the government. No addition is permitted to restrict the rights of any person within the nation. This shall be overseen by the Federal Court of Justice.

Pretty complicated, huh? If you made it this far, good job.

Nordstjerne

Now, let’s talk about Williamsburg. Did you know that he disappeared pretty early on in his term? Yeah, pretty crazy. They chalked it up to a nuclear disaster, but no body was ever recovered. So, what really happened?

LOGGING IN…

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ACCESS CODE: DNUJSAP-41032

ACCESS GRANTED. WELCOME, DR. ASHWORTH.

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Government Body: JANSA Department of Space and Development, United Jacaria

Location: Jutland Research Facility, South Jutland, United Jacaria

Date: May 19, 2302

Time: 0459 CET

TRANSCRIPTION OF EVENTS AS COMPILED BY IIC OFFICIALS

The Jutland Research Facility is a research and development facility of JANSA located in South Jutland, United Jacaria. As of 2300, it has been primarily focused on the development of Nalumic technology and transportation methods, with more recent advancements in superluminal communications. The area of focus is a research experiment operating in the deepest laboratory in the facility, where Nalumic transportation was being studied. A vial of antimatter was suspended in the center of the room, with various amounts of subatomic particles being thrown into orbit around the mass, attempting to discover a sustainable orbit. In the laboratory to the left of this one, a round gate made of tempered steel is being powered on, attempting to create a stable hole in spacetime and allow transportation through the Nalum.

The following time log has been transcribed from video surveillance.

BEGIN LOG

0347: Williamsburg stands behind the control panel, fiddling with various levers and buttons while Ashworth connects several wires behind an electrical box.

0348: Williamsburg: “My, my, is this a mess. Remind me later to label some of these damned controls.”

Ashworth: “Will do. I’ve got to come back later anyway with some pliers. These dials are not wanting to move very much.”

Williamsburg: “This whole facility needs to be updated. Everything behind this panel is either tarnishing or sparking. I’d say I’m not paid enough for this, but we both know that’s not true.”

Ashworth and Williamsburg laugh, both of them yawning and rubbing their eyes afterward.

Ashworth: “Coffee?”

Williamsburg: “Yes, please, if it’s no trouble. You know how I like it.”

Ashworth: “Got it. I’ll be just a moment.”

Dr. Ashworth exits the room to retrieve the coffee.

0350: Williamsburg continues inspecting some of the controls. One of the lights on the opposite side of the room flashes red.

Williamsburg: “Shit. That’s not great.”

Williamsburg starts to desperately flip the switch and dials, looking nervously through the observation window at the gate.

Williamsburg: “Perhaps if I…”

Williamsburg moves over to a gauge; all of the internal needles are pointing to red.

Williamsburg: “Pressure levels increasing… Radiation reaching hazardous levels… Hmmm… I need to shut this down.”

0400: Williamsburg moves to a glass-encased switch at the back of the room and slams a fist into the glass. He brushes away the shards, parts of his skin bleeding as he throws the switch, sounding alarms across the facility and lowering several blast doors.

Williamsburg: “Okay, that should keep everyone else safe. Now I need to stop this.”

Williamsburg cracks his knuckles before sprinting over to the control panel. He starts throwing levers and slamming buttons, turning cranks and observing gauges.

Williamsburg: “Wait. The antimatter next door. Shit.”

Williamsburg moves towards the window, looking into the test room.

0407: Williamsburg: “Really not good. Auxiliary pumps, that’s what I need.”

Williamsburg runs to the side of the room and pulls a phone off the wall.

Williamsburg: “Hi, engineering? Yes, this is Williamsburg. We’ve reached code yellow temperatures, approaching red fast. Total meltdown is estimated to be 30 minutes. I need you to turn on the suppressitory pumps. Yes, add the nitrogen as well.”

Williamsburg hangs up.

0410: Williamsburg: “That should do it.”

Williamsburg puts on a hazardous materials suit and steps into the testing chamber as a thick mist spreads across the room.

Williamsburg: “Hmm… This has been tampered with.”

The containment ring begins to shake, the core shrinking at an exponential rate.

Williamsburg: “Where’s Ashworth when you need him?”

0412: Williamsburg tries to steady the containment ring to little avail.

Williamsburg: “Well, at least I get to go out with a bang, then. Allons-y.”

The core collapses into a miniscule point, then explodes violently, atomizing the underground laboratories instantly. The feed cuts out.

END LOG

After an emergency meeting by the JANSA Administrator Council, it was assessed that the entirety of the underground sector of the facility was lost, and a cover-up plan was needed. Due to the nuclear fallout, it was deemed that a full cover-up of the incident was not possible, resulting in the report for the Jacarian Nuclear Disaster being released the following day.

Following the incident and many disasters like it across United Jacaria, the Houses were summoned to decide on the plans to recover the nation following the issues. It was deemed crucial that the current location of Dr. Williamsburg should be found as soon as possible. Dr. Williamsburg’s personal transmitter has been broadcasting within the Nalum since his disappearance.

END OF FILE

Wow, pretty cool, right? So, I wonder where he went? I suppose we’ll find out soon enough.

Nordstjerne

Ever heard of the SCP Foundation? I’ve been obsessed with it for quite a while now, so I integrated anomalies into United Jacaria’s lore.

DATE: 14 September 1954

LOCATION: Silkeborg National Forests, United Jacaria

SUBJECT: IIC Official Murder Investigation

INVOLVED:

Sgt. Nielson, Field Sergeant and Head of Investigation

Agent Henriksen, Field Agent

Agent Anker, Field Agent

The following document is the personnel report from Field Agent Alexander Henriksen from the September 14th murder investigation by the Investigation and Intelligence Committee. After the incident, Agent Henriksen applied for a psychiatric evaluation, which was administered by IIC psychologist Dr. Frederiksen. This report was recorded on a handheld audio recording device.

BEGIN LOG:

1607: This is Agent Henriksen of the IIC for the Norwegian Alliance, reporting for the September 14th official investigation. There have been reports of several persons entering the Silkeborg Forests, just north of Lake Thorsø.

Agent Henriksen hesitates for a moment before continuing. Birdsong can be heard in the background, with the footsteps of the investigation team muffled by the soft ground.

1609: After these reports were filed, several 112 calls about intense yelling and screaming in the area reached IIC officials. That’s when we were called in to investigate.

The birdsong begins to quiet, and for a moment, no sounds can be heard.

1611: The whole team is nervous. All sorts of strange things have been happening around the nation, and even the international community has gone weird. A nation supposedly sunk beneath the waves, another just… disappeared.

Agent Henriksen sighs. Talking between several agents breaks the silence, followed by Agent Henriksen continuing.

1616: Something strange is going on here, I just know it. First Lord High Williamsburg, may his soul be at rest, then Inkwell… Hang on, Ida’s just seen something.

The sounds of disturbed leaves fill the audio, and a yell can be heard in the distance. Agent Henriksen calls out for Agent Anker, followed by more yelling.

1623: Holy shit…

At this point, Sgt. Nielsen calls for backup and reports a downed agent. The Commissioner of the National Parks Service was immediately notified and permission was granted to the Special Forces for a ground squadron to be deployed.

1631: The ground… There’s nothing… No color, no blood, just…

The sound of heavy breathing can be heard, presumably from Agent Henriksen. A loud thud is heard as all audio cuts out.

Following the incident transcribed above, an evacuation order was released to the surrounding settlements. All recovered members of the IIC investigation team were sent to the Lexicon Central Building for interviews regarding the situation. The resulting casualties include five members of the IIC, three civilians, and six armed individuals. No bodies were recovered.

Dr. Iris Veil, director of the IIC Unexplainable Incidents Department (UID), requested access to the case and eventually declared the incident a Unexplained Anomalous Event (UAE). Several more of these events were discovered across United Jacaria and the Alliance as a whole.

The concept of UAEs reaching the public has been deemed an international security risk, and should be dealt with accordingly.

The truth, in its fullest, is that our idea of normalcy is not the same as the universe’s. The world we live in is filled with anomalies, objects, and entities that cannot be explained with mainstream science. With the designation of UAE1 and the creation of the Veil Initiative, the prospect that one might have to cower in fear in their own home because of something they can’t explain will never cross the minds of our citizens.

We die in the dark, so that you may live in the light. Don’t worry, we have an actual crossover event later.

Nordstjerne

So, we’ve heard a little bit about the Jacarian Legislative Building. I think it’s time we get a little prologue to the disappearance, don’t you?

The endless halls of the Jacarian Legislative Building echo with the steps and sighs of the nation’s government, each branch of the building leading from the center atrium outward in a web of intricate design. All around, the scent of aging parchment and coffee wafted from behind closed doors, and a general sense of importance was bestowed upon anyone who entered. Within every hallway, in every sublevel, and behind every door were the cogs that kept the bureaucratic monstrosity that was United Jacaria running.

There were tales of people who had gone missing within the building long ago, and whose bodies were never found. Within the deepest basements of the Grand Archives were camps of legislators who wished to rest before continuing on their journey. Some had wondered if the building itself was anomalous, but that has yet to be determined. All anyone outside the government knew was that it worked with an efficiency no other nation could comprehend.

The original blueprints that were released to the public show ten floors built atop another twenty subterranean levels. The Lord High Justice’s office was supposed to be this grand room above the atrium, where he kept the nation’s most important work to himself and his assistant, the Archduke. The building itself was meant to be a shining beacon of United Jacaria, to show the world that we meant business. We have long since proved ourselves on the international stage as a powerhouse economy and an important third party in dealings, so why should we not show off a little? We had the extra money. We had the workers.

So, to show the citizenry what truly happens in our capital, I’ve spent years working on a series of documents and issues, stories and problems, just to have the chance to meet with Lord High Williamsburg in person. Years of research and work have boiled down to this, and I cannot wait to enter the building.

The entrance is just as grand as the building itself. Intricate paintings of the nation’s history line the walls. Beautiful doors made of solid wood stand open, welcoming anyone inside who wishes to view the Houses at work. Near the entrance, a hallway branches off into a room filled with elevators and stairways, leading to and from every inch of the building. I make a quick walk to an elevator and wait for the doors to open. When they do, several dozen men and women in suits with stacks of paper in their hands walk out and scatter like ants at work. I step in and press the button for the highest floor in the building, well above the tenth floor that was supposed to be the top.

The elevator took its time as it climbed the shaft, passing by floors and occasionally stopping to pick up more passengers. Despite the long journey, it was quite pleasant, and the classical music playing from the small speakers in the wall only helped in alleviating my worries. A small, soft voice announced my floor, and as the doors opened, I found myself in a large hall with portraits of old, important people hanging from the walls. As I passed by, I saw illustrations of the previous leaders, famous judges, and other monumental figures.

At the end of the hall was a blank spot. A space for the portrait of Williamsburg, I assumed. The man was so afraid he would be idolized to the point of godship that he wouldn’t let anyone paint his likeness until his death. Quite an interesting man he was, the Lord High Justice. He was one of the youngest leaders the country’s ever had, yet it didn’t show. He looked and acted incredibly old, but his policies reflected those of the newer generations. He’s one of the most popular Justices in history, winning with almost no opposition and rallying the public to support the nation’s Environmental Act and other legislation with his speeches. He was an effective leader, but eccentric nonetheless. His assistant, Archduke McMiller, was a born diplomat and, despite holding control of the military, despised most conflict. In recent years, the pair rarely left their office, which had been buried in paperwork and letters of endorsement. It was incredibly lucky for me to even be able to talk with Williamsburg through email, let alone in person.

The doors at the end of the hall were not as large as I expected them to be. In fact, for such an important position, they were minuscule. On either side were guards holding ancient but polished-looking weapons and several layers of awards and medals. Their uniforms differed from the standard white and green of Jacarian soldiers, but were instead a dark, rich teal with gold trim. They nodded at me as I passed, but gave no other recognition to my presence. I inferred them to be the Federal Guard, the highest honor any soldier could hope to achieve in their lives. They were trained in the most brutal conditions in the world and show little emotion, even in the face of certain death. If there was any single group in the world that I feared angering most, it would be the Federal Guard, even if their weapons are mostly ceremonial.

Behind the doors was a quaint office with a glass floor looking down at the atrium that was now impossibly far below me. A short desk half buried in paperwork sat at the center of the room with another, albeit more visible desk under its own stacks of parchment resting nearby. Both desks were empty, their inhabitants at the center of the room talking softly to each other, backs turned on me. I don’t even think they noticed my entry.

I shut the door and walk closer to them, my steps echoing off the polished floor. It was surprising to see one of the most important political figures in the world working in such a humble office. If it weren’t for the Jacarian flag hanging over his desk, you’d have thought it to be the office of a secretary or banker rather than the leader of a country. But in a way, he worked for the people, and is no different from any of us.

I clear my throat to signal my presence, and they both turn around to look at me, Williamsburg holding his hands out in the air as if meeting an old friend, while McMiller slinks back to his desk.

“Ah, there you are,” he says, bringing his arm forward for a quick handshake before he continues. “You’re the first journalist who’s been here in quite a while. You know who I am, of course, and I know who you are, Mr. Whitman. Now, you must have questions for me. I have a relatively long period of peace for now, so now’s your chance.” I take his hand, making a note of his gentle yet sturdy grip. Observing his deep green suit, I suddenly feel underdressed and brush the dust that has settled on my sweater in an attempt to make myself look presentable.

“Yes, I have quite a few. But I cannot thank you enough for letting me have some time with you. It is quite the honor.” I pull out my notebook and stare at it for several moments before grabbing my pen and asking my first question, “You were a member of Lord High Butterfield XIII’s administration, yes? Did that inspire you to run for Justice?”

I asked him several similar questions for the next hour. His answers were interesting, but even more intriguing was how honest he was. He admitted his mistakes, he didn’t over exaggerate his accomplishments, and overall, he was very humble. There was one question, however, that he hesitated to answer. I’ve put a transcript below.

“Now, I have just one final question. The public hasn’t seen you in quite some time, and they are wondering what happened to you. That is actually part of why I’m here today. Your citizens are worried, sir. Why have you been so shut away from everything?” He took a moment to answer and sighed. He brought his hand up to his temple and rubbed his head, almost as if he had a headache.

“I know I’ve been locked away in this room with Tony here for a very long while. For the first couple of days, it was because there was an incident in Kotheria that we wanted to cover up. Just to keep the peace, mind you. Never to actually hide anything. Then their government started to slow, their communications ceased, and we began to grow worried. Now all that’s left is green fields and rolling hills. A whole nation just… disappeared. Millions of people, millions of buildings and roads, all gone. I’m sure you’ve heard the stories about how the building around us is strange, how people go missing, and how the blueprints don’t match anything. It’s all true, of course. Shortly after it was built, what we thought was a sinkhole began to appear below the sublevels. Nothing to worry about, right? But it kept growing. The last basement level fell in, but it was still there somehow. Even stranger, it had grown.

“Something was going on, and I planned to find out what. A nation had disappeared, the Legislative Building was anonymously expanding, and what’s more, the country of Mustachia started to sink underwater. McMiller and I locked ourselves in here, looking at maps and reading everything we could. We wanted to tell the public, but we knew the fear that would cause. They’ll find out when you release this, of course, which is why we agreed to have you here today. We hoped you would ask that question. This will be seen by everyone who cares, and if they care, they’re the right kind of people.

“We’re working on something new, something that might help. I’m sure you saw the discovery of the Nalum, and how it would ‘revolutionize everything we know about travel’. I’m working with JANSA right now to develop a new type of engine, one that could help us explore the Nalum. I’ll be down there next week with Ashworth to test it. But I feel the Nalum is the answer to this, the key to the solution. We’ve only had a glimpse at what we can do with it, and even then, it’s amazing. But that’s what it boils down to. I’ve been very busy. I promise I’ll be back in the spotlight in just a bit.”

With that, I gathered my things and left, shaking Williamsburg’s hand before I walked past the Federal Guard once more. They nodded, and I walked to the elevator. The ride was much the same, and nothing of note happened. I filed my report with the editor and was asked to put together a full story, the result of which you’re reading now. As was scheduled, Lord High Williamsburg and Minister of Education and Science Rupert Ashworth visited the South Jutland Research and Development Site, where a failure in the nuclear reactor below ground caused a massive explosion, destroying most of the site. Ashworth and most of the staff were hospitalized. The body of Lord High Williamsburg was never found despite an intense search of both the site and the surrounding area.

And that was the last we ever saw of that wonderful man.

Nordstjerne

Williamsburg is dead. But he lived!

The world swirled around Dr. Marton R. Williamsburg in a confusing array of color. He was supposed to be dead. That explosion ought to have killed him. But through some strange turn of events, by what seems like sheer luck, he was alive. The only problem? He had no idea where he was.

The memories he had of the incident that led to this were few and far between. All he could say with certainty was that there had been an explosion, a very large one at that. He could remember pain, horrible, searing pain. And then he had heard a voice. The voice was very low and only spoke in a whisper, but it had resonated like a tuning fork in his mind.

“You should not be here,” it had said. “But I am intrigued by you.” And then there was silence. Silence, and the twisting void of colors around him. He was alone. And yet, he felt as if something was watching him. Something powerful.

It didn’t feel like he was floating. In fact, he could feel a solid surface beneath his feet. He couldn’t stand up for some strange reason, but it was comforting to know that there was something below him. He had that, at the very least

Everything around him began to sharpen, the colorful fog that had covered his vision retreating into the shadows. Now he could see the outlines of skyscrapers and apartments, their forms towering over him as he looked around. Everything began to grow sharper, and suddenly, he was lying on the sidewalk. People gathered around him as someone tried to help him up, falling once more before he could get a footing. Someone said that he had tripped, and another offered to drive him to the hospital, but he dismissed the offer. There was a strange feeling in his head, a sort of pull that led him to a smaller city with large, domed buildings of marble.

And they offered him a job.

Nordstjerne

Remember how I said there would be a crossover? This is it.

Dr. Marton Williamsburg sits down in a chair, facing towards the back of the room. Sitting down at the desk facing him was a tall man with fair skin and dark hair; his eyes had a tired look to them, almost as if he hadn’t slept in decades, which complemented his shaven face. Lying on the desk was a cold cup of coffee and a small stack of files. The man sighed and spread the papers across the desk.

“This is everything we’ve collected on you in the past couple of days. It’s quite a small pile, seeing as you claim to be in your fifties. But impressive nonetheless. You’ve worked for the United States Department of Defense for the past six months, pioneered information technologies, etc. But that’s not why you’re here today. Before you were hired onto the missile program, you didn’t exist. It wasn’t that nobody knew who you were, or that you lived in another country: you were never born. You have no birth certificate, no government IDs, nothing. Who are you, and where the hell did you come from?”

Williamsburg sighed, crossing his hands onto his lap. He brushes a stray lock of brown hair out of his eye before he speaks. “Despite what your organisation might believe about my origins, the story I gave the previous guy is indeed what happened. I do, in fact, come from another universe, one where the superpower of the world is a country known as United Jacaria. That country doesn’t exist here, so I just said I’m from Denmark. I previously worked as the Minister of Education and Science and Director of JANSA before being elected as my country’s leader. Those positions don’t exist, so I just said I was a politician and scientist. I fell into a tear in reality and found myself here. I don’t know what else you want from me.” He shrugs before leaning backwards in his chair.

The man behind the desk slams his fist down, rattling the coffee cup and sending the papers flying. “I want answers. You don’t exist. In the entirety known universe, you don’t exist!”

The man sits back down, calming himself before Williamsburg, who was raising an eyebrow, speaks again. “So you know the multiverse exists, yet won’t validate my story. Surprising, honestly.”

The man looks up in response. “Shit. I said too much. Well, I guess I should enlighten you about my organization. You’ll forget it, anyways.” He places a hand on his chest. “I represent an international, multi-governmental organization known as the SCP Foundation. We exist to secure, contain, and protect anomalous objects and entities from humanity and maintain normalcy. As for the multiverse part, well… Let’s just say we have contacts elsewhere. We exchange data with each other, which is how we learned about you. You don’t exist anywhere in the multiverse, as far as we know. Same with your country and everything else you’ve mentioned.”

Dr. Williamsburg takes a minute to process this information while tapping his chin with his index finger. “We had an organization somewhat like yours back home, although it was called the Veil Initiative. It was a part of the Norwegian Alliance’s Investigation and Intelligence Committee. But it has never been fully operative. We even disbanded it and replaced with EARANICO pretty recently, too. Although you acknowledge the existence of the multiverse, you still deny the fact that I come from a seemingly previously unknown universe.” A wide smile spreads across his face as he taps his head. “Seems like you need to keep an open mind, huh?”

The man leans forward, now confused. But his face is still stern and unreadable. “We deny the fact that you came from another universe because you have no anomalous capabilities that could have led you here, nor have you provided a means otherwise.”

“Oh, that’s simple, really.” He responded. “We were testing new forms of FTL transportation through the use of the space between dimensions and universes, when several systems failed, resulting in a tear in space and time we had previously contained growing to encompass the facility. I was the only personnel it consumed, seeing as I’m the only one here.”

The strange man nods slightly before resuming. “Interesting. I’ll make sure to file that later. I’m going to assume you want to return to your home universe?”

“Yes, quite a bit.”

“Well then, if you would like something to do while we figure that out, I think you would make a decent researcher.” The man reaches his hand out over the desk. Williamsburg accepts the handshake, noticing how firm the man’s grip was.

“That would keep my interest, yes.”

“Then welcome to the team, Dr. Williamsburg.”

Nordstjerne

Item #: SCP-8970

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8970 is to be contained in a vacuum-sealed, soundproof room at all times unless during authorized testing. SCP-8970 is to remain at Research and Containment Site-626 unless otherwise authorized by the O5 Council or in the event of a breach in SCP-8062’s containment, in which case SCP-8970 is to be transported to [REDACTED] to be held until the recontainment of SCP-8062.

No Foundation personnel are permitted entry to SCP-8970’s containment chamber unless authorized by Dr. Williamsburg. No less than ten (10) members of MTF Beta-7 (“Maz Hatters”) are to be armed with commercial power washers and housed on site at all times for recontainment measures.

Description: SCP-8970 is a seemingly non-anomalous Underwood No. 5 model typewriter dating from the early 20th century. SCP-8970 has an endless supply of paper that appears from an anomalous source beneath the bail. The ribbon of SCP-8970 contains a highly concentrated version of the Underwood No. 5 standard ink and also appears to be never-ending. Removal of either the paper or ribbon of SCP-8970 is impossible. All physical damage applied to SCP-8970 is reverted within roughly seven (7) minutes.

When writing with SCP-8970, letters typed onto the loaded paper immediately begin to pulsate, the rate of pulses increasing with the more text that is typed onto the paper. Once the writing has been completed, as deemed by the author, all text will disappear instantly. The resulting anomaly, designated SCP-8970-1, is created from the concept the writer was describing while typing, although composed of a dark, ink-like substance designated SCP-8970-2. SCP-8970-2 is highly corrosive to organic material. Instances of SCP-8970-1 are extremely hostile and attempt to breach containment once created. After thorough examinations of SCP-8970-2, it has been discovered that the substance dissolves completely when subjected to high-pressure water.

Upon contact with SCP-8970-2, biotic organisms will begin to dissolve, resulting in the creation of further instances of SCP-8970-1. This process will continue indefinitely or until all instances of SCP-8970-1 are terminated. Because of this, SCP-8970-2 has been classified as a Risk Group 4 pathogen. All instances of SCP-8970-1 are to be terminated immediately after creation. Any amount of SCP-8970-2 created during testing is to be destroyed. Should SCP-8970-1 or -2 breach containment, the members of MTF Beta-7 (“Maz Hatters”) housed on-site are to be called in for recontainment.

Should any instances of SCP-8970-1 or -2 escape Site-626, the World Health Organization (WHO) is to be notified immediately under the guise of an extremely infectious strain of Yersinia pestis that distorts the body beyond what any normal strain would. All nearby members of MTF Beta-7 (“Maz Hatters”) are to aid in recontainment efforts if required.

Addendum 8970-1: Discovery

SCP-8970 was recovered in 1960 following a report of aggressors operating out of an apartment building in Boston, Massachusetts. Once [REDACTED] officers were reported missing, a division of MTF Pi-1 (“City Slickers”) was mobilized. The officers’ bodies were found to have been dissolved by SCP-8970-2 with several instances of SCP-8970-1 surrounding SCP-8970, which was located in the center of the room. After the termination of these instances, SCP-8970 was recovered and brought to Site-17 and later transferred to Site-626.

The Boston apartment was later found to have been an outpost for Marshall, Carter, and Darke operations within the city. SCP-8970 is assumed to have been acquired by the company and stored in the apartment before it was to be sold.

Addendum 8970-2: SCP-8062

Following the recovery of SCP-8062, all contact between the two anomalies has been prohibited. If SCP-8970-2 were to come into contact with SCP-8062, it is theorized that the resulting calamity would cause an XK-Class End-of-the-World Scenario. SCP-8062 has since been relocated to Research Site-45.

SCP-8970: Paint it Black

Nordstjerne

Item #: SCP-8062

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8062 is to be isolated inside a soundproof, vacuum-sealed chamber at all times, regardless of authorization. No outside contact with SCP-8062 is permitted. SCP-8062 is to be kept as far away from SCP-8970 as possible during containment breaches of either SCP. Should any of these procedures be violated, any personnel involved will immediately be terminated on grounds of treason, and a possible XK-Class End-of-the-World scenario could occur. Testing with SCP-8062 has been permanently suspended following a unanimous decision of the O5 Council. SCP-8062 is to be contained at Research Site-45 at all times unless otherwise stated by the O5 Council.

Description: SCP-8062 is a large orb with a diameter of 0.5 meters. SCP-8062 radiates a small amount of gamma radiation, which is slightly above the average background levels, and also produces a faint blue light. The surface of SCP-8062 is almost perfectly smooth to the touch, yet it exerts a large amount of friction when placed onto any surface. SCP-8062 appears to display some level of intelligence, with it being able to move on its own and being able to avoid obstacles placed in front of it. It is currently unknown whether SCP-8062 is sentient or not. During containment breaches of SCP-8062, it should be noted that there is an increase in activity with SCP-8970 and reports of dark figures moving throughout the hallways of Site-45.

Based on reports from various Foundations from across the multiverse before their inevitable demise, it has been assessed that once SCP-8062 comes into contact with SCP-8970-2, it will begin to grow in size before surrounding itself with SCP-8970-2 and becoming a large entity described as a “large, almost mythical beast that sends even the bravest men running”. This entity has been designated SCP-8062-1. Once SCP-8062-1 has fully formed, it will summon entities resembling instances of SCP-8970-1, which will attempt to attack any living organisms and convert them into more instances of SCP-8970-1. It has also been discovered through these reports that SCP-8062-1 tends to avoid large waterways such as canals and rivers.

Addendum 8062-1: Discovery

SCP-8062 was discovered in the crypt of the ancient Scandinavian king [DATA EXPUNGED] in Zealand, Denmark, at the beginning of 1964. The crypt had several branching hallways with tall pillars supporting the ceiling and carvings of various historical events carved into the walls. Several of these events, including a depiction of the discovery of SCP-8062, did not occur until long after the carving of these images. SCP-8062 was found resting on a pedestal in the center of the main hallway, with the words “Secured, Contained, Protected” carved in Old Norse around the pedestal. SCP-8062 was immediately moved to Site-80 and later relocated to Research Site-45.

SCP-8062: The Awakening Beast

Nordstjerne

The room was unnecessarily dark, shrouding the Overseers’ faces in shadow. Above the long table was a single lamp, its bulb illuminating only the mugs and papers scattered everywhere. Pollen and seed pods floated by every once in a while from the surroundings, but no one paid much attention to them. At the end of the table, someone stands up and clears their throat.

“If everyone could quiet down, thank you. Ms. Jones, if you could begin your transcription.”

“Yes, ma’am,” said a younger woman sitting to the side.

One continued. “Now, I suppose we’ll have to address the elephant in the room.”

“Four, do you have an answer yet?” asked Six. “We grow impatient.”

“Yes, I’m still quite confused as to why you let a known anomaly work as a senior researcher,” said Two.

Four sighs and leans forward, addressing the room. “Dr. Williamsburg is one of the most capable scientists we have available. To not recruit would’ve been criminal.”

Six stands up quickly, his tone angered. “Yes, we understand he’s capable. Nobody is arguing that. We want to know why you didn’t have him reprimanded and studied!”

“He is not anomalous. As far as our doctors can tell, the only thing wrong or anomalous with him is his ability to see patterns in seemingly chaotic situations. As he has explained, he was brought here through a localized tear in his reality.”

“And you trust him?” One asks calmly.

“Yes.”

“Then I think we should let Four continue with his experiment and see-”

Six interrupts One. “I think we should have this Williamsburg removed from his post and-”

“No. It simply isn’t feasible, not with the work that he’s done with several of our anomalies."

The rest of the Overseers turn to Four. One begins to nod.

“I agree with Four. Shall we put it to a vote?”

Six mutters under his breath as the Overseers begin to raise their hands.

Aye: O5-1, O5-4, O5-8, O5-9, O5-11

Nay: O5-2, O5-6, O5-13

Abstain: O5-5, O5-10

Absent: O5-3, O5-7, O5-12

O5-1 smiles softly before waving her hand, the illusion vanishing. “Well, it looks like Williamsburg stays. Four, while I am supportive of your decisions here, I expect something substantial from Williamsburg soon. So far, all he’s found is an anomaly that could end the world.”

“I’ll make sure to tell him.”